Masonry restoration in Sunrise Manor NV - fresh joints that protect your brick

Usually yes, if the cracks aren't widespread, run mainly through the mortar joints and aren't getting any wider. That kind of cracking in a concrete block wall can be readily fixed by repointing, so you can plan on a routine joint repair. I'll tell you honestly which kind you've got once I see it.

A crack that zigzags up the mortar joints like stairs usually means part of the wall has settled. These cracks are complicated, so industry guidance sends owners to a qualified design professional for advice before anyone corrects them. That's what I'll tell you too, rather than patch over it and hope.

Soft brick usually wants a softer mortar that lets moisture dry out through the joints, which spares the brick itself. General guidance for soft brick walls warns that hard portland cement mortar, letting less moisture through than the brick, can trap water and badly damage it. That's why I look closely at your brick before we settle on a mix.

Clark County doesn't require one to repair under 32 square feet of brick or stone veneer damaged less than six feet off the ground, or block wall repairs of 20 linear feet or less on walls up to six feet tall. For bigger work, we help you find whether the county or your city covers your address and handle the application with you.

Nevada's contractors board issues the masonry license, called C-18, which covers selecting, cutting and laying brick, stone, artificial stone and precast block, with or without mortar. If you're improving the home you live in yourself, not one for sale or lease, the state grants an owner exemption once you apply to the contractors board.